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Headteacher Salary in Oxfordshire

How much does a headteacher earn in Oxfordshire?

Average base salary in Oxfordshire

£81,640 per year

per year in Oxfordshire · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£60,320 per year£81,640 per year£121,680 per year

Leads a school, sets strategy and is accountable for standards, safeguarding and staff. Pay follows the Leadership Pay Range in the STPCD. Headteacher pay in Oxfordshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Oxfordshire

Compare average headteacher pay in Oxfordshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Outer London£86,350 per yearView jobs
Oxfordshire This location£81,640 per yearView jobs
Oxford£81,640 per yearView jobs
Otley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Padstow£74,575 per yearView jobs
Paignton£74,575 per yearView jobs
Paisley£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Oxfordshire

How much does a headteacher earn in Oxfordshire?

The average salary for a headteacher in Oxfordshire is £81,640 per year, typically ranging from £60,320 per year to £121,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Oxfordshire a well-paid area for headteachers?

Oxfordshire pays headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Oxfordshire?

Live headteacher openings in Oxfordshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in Oxfordshire increase their salary?

Headteachers in Oxfordshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in Oxfordshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Oxfordshire it's £81,640 per year — a premium of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Oxfordshire

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